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romney has also talked about making some of their services private in the past. a new york times report said that grants to local first responders have been cut 43% over the past two years. >> the gravy train may be ending somewhat, there is money going back but i could see that being hurt. >> reporter: the obama administration and the romney campaign have both softened their stance on fema cuts over the past few days. >> a 44-year-old facing charges in connection with an arson fire that damaged the law offices of the vallejo mayor. maude love pleaded not guilty to three counts of arson. the september 29th fire destroyed much of davis's law office. family members said that love suffer from mental illness. >> the vp hit the campaign trail in florida telling supporters that a romney presidenty would be bad news for women. >> imagine, imagine what the 40 years of progress, women have made in that country would -- what happened to it after four years of the romney appointed supreme court. >> reporter: the vice president held a rally in sarasota. he said he hopes afte
romney has also talked about making some of their services private in the past. a new york times report said that grants to local first responders have been cut 43% over the past two years. >> the gravy train may be ending somewhat, there is money going back but i could see that being hurt. >> reporter: the obama administration and the romney campaign have both softened their stance on fema cuts over the past few days. >> a 44-year-old facing charges in connection with an...
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during his election speech he said he would reach out to mitt romney and he is doing it. the white house has no specific ideas but they are looking forward to making the government work more efficiently. >>> there is an accident in the east bay, a big-rig slammed into three parked cars and has spilled diesel. it slammed into these cars here and the fire department is trying to mop up the diesel fuel spill. this is right between san leandro and cost trough valley. and it is off of 162nd avenue and you can see that it has created quite a mess there, so the crews will be there for quite some time trying to contain this. it did happen almost an hour ago so they have been on the scene almost an hour ago. you can see traffic is flowing nicely in both directions and in san francisco, we have a look at 101 and traffic is on the right-hand side as you drive towards hospital curve, things are looking good. here is steve. >>> we have mostly cloudy skies, light rain to the north and when it comes, it looks like a slow mover and we will get some hefty totals. yesterday's rain about 1.
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those polls show romney holding on to a lead. he has expanded his hopes of winning in swing states, pennsylvania and new hampshire. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >> election day now just hours away, but more than 800,000 bay area voters won't be showing up at the polls. brian flores tells us they have traded in the ballot box for the mailbox. brian. >> reporter: good morning, pam. we are just one more day away until election day. arguably one of the more important elections in recent history. obviously we have the presidential election but we also have several key ballot measures that need to be taken care of as well. in terms of voter turnout, presidential elections usually bring out higher numbers of voters. one thing that is different this year is the amount of early voters and gone possibly could be the days of heading to the polls in droves. that is being reported as much as 800,000 bay area residents cast their ballots through the mail. state reports more than 18 million registered v
those polls show romney holding on to a lead. he has expanded his hopes of winning in swing states, pennsylvania and new hampshire. reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >> election day now just hours away, but more than 800,000 bay area voters won't be showing up at the polls. brian flores tells us they have traded in the ballot box for the mailbox. brian. >> reporter: good morning, pam. we are just one more day away until election day. arguably one...
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. >> reporter: he will sit down at the white house with some who backed mitt romney and also will be trying to sell his plan to avoid the so called fiscal cliff about spending cuts that kick in at the end of next month. it was another down day on wall street as investors grow increasingly worried about whether they can avoid financial disaster. they are deadlocked over raising taxes on well, the they are americans. -- wealthier americans. sea think he should stop campaigning. >>> they are working out an agreement and he is back on the campaign trail, presumably with the same old talking points we are quite familiar with. >> reporter: but they say the white house is fully engaged while taking his case to the public. >> now that the election is over, we should stop talking to them about these vital issues i think is bad advice. >> reporter: how the president is taking his message to social media i will have that during my next update. allison burns, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> and city leaders are asking for advanced warning in the event same sex marriage becomes formally legalize
. >> reporter: he will sit down at the white house with some who backed mitt romney and also will be trying to sell his plan to avoid the so called fiscal cliff about spending cuts that kick in at the end of next month. it was another down day on wall street as investors grow increasingly worried about whether they can avoid financial disaster. they are deadlocked over raising taxes on well, the they are americans. -- wealthier americans. sea think he should stop campaigning. >>>...
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mitt romney and paul ryan are campaigning to the right now. they landed shortly after vice president biden, that's air force two making an unannounced stop this cleveland before going to chicago to join president obama tahman bradley joins us live. >> reporter: good afternoon from boston the most expensive election in history is in the hands of voters. mitt romney on the ground in ohio, hunting for last minute votes. they cast their ballots this morning hoping republicans in key swing states do the same, heading out for a final push in pennsylvania and ohio romney was brimming with confidence about his chances in the buckeye state. >> feel great about ohio. >> reporter: the romney campaign needs to overcome president obama's advantage. poll shows mr. obama a three point edge many romney tracked a large -- large crowd last night. >> your votes and your work in new hampshire will help me become the next president of the united states. >> reporter: president obama and the first lady are home in chicago. the president stopped by a local campaign o
mitt romney and paul ryan are campaigning to the right now. they landed shortly after vice president biden, that's air force two making an unannounced stop this cleveland before going to chicago to join president obama tahman bradley joins us live. >> reporter: good afternoon from boston the most expensive election in history is in the hands of voters. mitt romney on the ground in ohio, hunting for last minute votes. they cast their ballots this morning hoping republicans in key swing...
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and for his part, mitt romney was in virginia at several campaign stops. he criticized the president for not doing enough to help businesses. also romney said the nation needs a president who understands business better. romney's aides are conceding that the storm's slowed some of his momentum but insist their internal polls show him ahead in some of those toss-up states. romney visits wisconsin and also ohio today. >>> and from the lighter side of politics, vice president biden went on david letterman's show last night to read his top ten list. >> ah,
and for his part, mitt romney was in virginia at several campaign stops. he criticized the president for not doing enough to help businesses. also romney said the nation needs a president who understands business better. romney's aides are conceding that the storm's slowed some of his momentum but insist their internal polls show him ahead in some of those toss-up states. romney visits wisconsin and also ohio today. >>> and from the lighter side of politics, vice president biden went...
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when romney arrived, a man ran up to him and said something. secret service quickly ran up to him. >>> imagine running the equivalent of a marathon a day. patty lee shows us what inspired a 25-year-old san francisco woman to spend the past five months making this cross country journey. >>> it took four months, 3,200 miles and 12 pairs of running shoes to get here: but this morning kelsie harrison ran to and through marin county. she started the run in july in new york city. >> the run is in honor of my friend who passed away with lung cancer right after we graduated. >> reporter: costelo was diagnosed with lung cancer. the nonsmoking teammate never stopped believing. >> it's really hard thinking about why did it happen to her. but i think that that was the point. that it can happen to anyone. >> reporter: friend and teammate sidney ford is serving as harrison's support team on the road. >> every once in a while i go out there with kelsie on the road and i realize what 30 miles a day is. >> reporter: kelsey will cross the bay bridge. >> i see th
when romney arrived, a man ran up to him and said something. secret service quickly ran up to him. >>> imagine running the equivalent of a marathon a day. patty lee shows us what inspired a 25-year-old san francisco woman to spend the past five months making this cross country journey. >>> it took four months, 3,200 miles and 12 pairs of running shoes to get here: but this morning kelsie harrison ran to and through marin county. she started the run in july in new york city....
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mitt romney will attend rallies in four states. coming up at 5:42 we will go live to boston where romney will spend election day. >>> right now it's 4:47. we want to check in on bay area traffic on this monday morning. sal, doesn't it feel like you got a lot more sleep with that extra hour? >> an extra hour for people in our business? gold. it's gold. so this morning i'm feeling a little good. that is good. >> i know. i feel so much more awake. >> good morning, everybody. let's take a look at the commute. right now traffic is moving along very well. i think a lot of people will be joining us because people who wakeup this early are used to seeing a very nice commute westbound 80 that traffic looks good coming in from vallejo all the way to the bay bridge toll plaza. there are no major problems. this is a look at the toll plaza itself. traffic is moving along nicely. right on through. so it's just likely to be a little bit better in the early morning hours as people might be a little more awake. if you are driving in san jose northb
mitt romney will attend rallies in four states. coming up at 5:42 we will go live to boston where romney will spend election day. >>> right now it's 4:47. we want to check in on bay area traffic on this monday morning. sal, doesn't it feel like you got a lot more sleep with that extra hour? >> an extra hour for people in our business? gold. it's gold. so this morning i'm feeling a little good. that is good. >> i know. i feel so much more awake. >> good morning,...
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coming up at 6:15 the political spin both president obama and mitt romney are likely to put on those numbers. >>> happening now walmart holding a grand reopening at its store in richmond. but the retail giant is facing resis tense from some of its worker -- resistance from some of its workers. brian flores is at the store this morning. brian. >> reporter: hi, pam. good morning. we are here at the richmond a walmart. it's about 6:00 and the doors just opened. there is a couple things going on. the first thing you mentioned is the grand reopening of the particular store. the store has been here for years but they just completed a remodel of it. there is supposed to be a ceremony sometime this morning. there are already protestors out here. some of the workers say they are taking a stand against walmart calling for an end to harassment and retaliation. some walmart employees are planning a sit in inside the store. they are holding up signs also calling for walmart to change. we will be speaking with one of the employees coming up in the next 30 minutes. we are live here in richmond i'm
coming up at 6:15 the political spin both president obama and mitt romney are likely to put on those numbers. >>> happening now walmart holding a grand reopening at its store in richmond. but the retail giant is facing resis tense from some of its worker -- resistance from some of its workers. brian flores is at the store this morning. brian. >> reporter: hi, pam. good morning. we are here at the richmond a walmart. it's about 6:00 and the doors just opened. there is a couple...
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president obama and mitt romney are crisscrossing critical swing states ahead of tomorrow's election. new polls show the race tighter than ever. t.j. winick is in chicago. >> reporter: a sign of how close the obama campaign believes this could be the president appeared in new hampshire which only has four electoral votes. >> the president: we are no longer relevant, we're props, because what's happened is now the campaign falls on these 25-year-old kids folking on doors, making calls. >> reporter: he was joined by bill clinton who mocked mitt romney's pitch. >> don't pay too much attention to what our solutions are just be pined. look at me, i look like a president. -- and talk like one. and i'm telling you it is all going to be all right if you elect me >> reporter: with one day to go, candidates crisscross battleground states. mitt romney 14 stops in seven states president obama 14 stops in eight states both claim victory is within reach. >> he's hoping we'll settle. americans don't settle, we build, we aspire, we dream, we can do better. >> reporter: romney is making a play for dem
president obama and mitt romney are crisscrossing critical swing states ahead of tomorrow's election. new polls show the race tighter than ever. t.j. winick is in chicago. >> reporter: a sign of how close the obama campaign believes this could be the president appeared in new hampshire which only has four electoral votes. >> the president: we are no longer relevant, we're props, because what's happened is now the campaign falls on these 25-year-old kids folking on doors, making...
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he will meet with romney later this afternoon an romney has lunch at the white house with the president. i overheard ryan as i went by and stopped listened for a southern california say he is a friend of mine, good to see him but talk about a big change. a month ago jetting all over the country, now just another congressman. >> it would be safe to assume that at lunch there will be a discussion about the fiscal cliff. >> reporter: i would think but i don't know what to think about what's going on. have you to believe first it's one of the most awkward meetings, that's got to eat at you from the inside out. >> yeah. and there was not a lot of love lost during the debates. that's part of politics. >> reporter: you go back and look at the body language. maybe they need to have the martinis before the meeting. >> we will find out. no press coverage on this lunch but i'm sure we will get details. jamie joining us live. you can find a link to the washington insider blog on the website. just go to ktvu.com and go to the politics page. >> all right. the commerce department reports that the unit
he will meet with romney later this afternoon an romney has lunch at the white house with the president. i overheard ryan as i went by and stopped listened for a southern california say he is a friend of mine, good to see him but talk about a big change. a month ago jetting all over the country, now just another congressman. >> it would be safe to assume that at lunch there will be a discussion about the fiscal cliff. >> reporter: i would think but i don't know what to think about...
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later, romney turns -- urn it -- later, romney turns his attention. pruns romney has a chance of turning ohio red. >> last month we lost jobs in ohio. we're glad the numbers are with a -- are about a point below the national average but we don't think it is enough. >> reporter: romney has one more day to keep the focus on president obama's record. so for one campaign appearance for mitt romney, four more to do. he will be in ohio, and then end up in new hampshire. paul ryan going out west. he will end in the swing state of wisconsin which also happens to be his home state. >> all right. thank you in our next hour we'll take you live to chicago where president obama will spend election day. coming up at 8:45, the final push the president is making to convince voters to give him four more years. also, the popular rock star, joining the president on the campaign trail today. >>> 7:47. things are getting up in the oakland city attorney's race. yesterday, oakland city council jane bruener announced that she plans to sue her opponent, city attorney, barbara
later, romney turns -- urn it -- later, romney turns his attention. pruns romney has a chance of turning ohio red. >> last month we lost jobs in ohio. we're glad the numbers are with a -- are about a point below the national average but we don't think it is enough. >> reporter: romney has one more day to keep the focus on president obama's record. so for one campaign appearance for mitt romney, four more to do. he will be in ohio, and then end up in new hampshire. paul ryan going...
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. >>> the president and mitt romney met face-to-face today for the first time since their contentious campaigning. aides say they discussed american leadership in the world and pledged to stay in touch. >>> the supreme court could take up california's same-sex marriage debate as far as tomorrow. we'll know as soon as the court posts a list of cases it plans to review. if the prop 8 case is on the list, it means it would be argued and likely decided by next summer. but if the justices opt not to hear it, than the appeals court ruling that struck down the ban as unconstitutional would stand. if that happens, same-sex weddings could become legal in days. >>> what's been a favorite with foodies, now the fate of a historic bay area oyster form is decided forever. >>> cops hear a lot of excuses for bad driving but wait until you hear what one driver blamed for this parking lot mashup. >>> power ball is coming to town. well, it's coming to california anyway. when you can get in on the action. >>> take a look at the crystal clarity of hi-def doppler that you'll find nowhere else. in san rafae
. >>> the president and mitt romney met face-to-face today for the first time since their contentious campaigning. aides say they discussed american leadership in the world and pledged to stay in touch. >>> the supreme court could take up california's same-sex marriage debate as far as tomorrow. we'll know as soon as the court posts a list of cases it plans to review. if the prop 8 case is on the list, it means it would be argued and likely decided by next summer. but if the...
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i'm tired of president obama and mitt romney. >> that's why you're crying? oh, it will be over soon, abby, okay? the election will be over soon. okay? >> okay. >> oh. >> abby lives in the battleground state of colorado which is why she called him barunk obama. apparently the girl burst into tears after hearing another story about the election on npr, and today the radio station actually apologized. >>> maybe she has a smile on her face now, because she probably went out and got some candy this evening. kids knocking on the door, saying trick-or-treat, and you put candy in their basket and they went next door. but the rain got in the way in some areas. santa rosa, petaluma, marin county, you were the hot spots for that rainfall. for the month of october, wrapping things up tonight, some of you were above normal, some of you below normal. concord and san francisco running above average, san jose and oakland, below average. the high-def doppler is working overtime. walnut creek all the way south to san ramon and dublin, you're seeing showers. in the south bay,
i'm tired of president obama and mitt romney. >> that's why you're crying? oh, it will be over soon, abby, okay? the election will be over soon. okay? >> okay. >> oh. >> abby lives in the battleground state of colorado which is why she called him barunk obama. apparently the girl burst into tears after hearing another story about the election on npr, and today the radio station actually apologized. >>> maybe she has a smile on her face now, because she probably...
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if romney loses ohio, he needs to pick up another big state, right now the romney campaign senses they have momentum with independents and republican enthusiasm can carry them to victory in pennsylvania. bill clinton is headed thereed to -- there today to campaign, obvious sign democrats are not taking chances the president still does maintain a slim lead in pennsylvania. >>> monday night football is going political on this final day of the campaign. both president obama and mitt romney are taping interviews that will air at halftime during tonight's game. espn's chris berman is conducting the interviews four years ago he tacked to -- he talked to then senator obama and mccain. we will work around the clock to bring you up to the minute election results tomorrow, 3 p.m. join us for a special edition of abc7 news, live reports from the obama and romney headquarters. 3:30, world news followed by live election coverage from abc news at 4 p.m., 8:00 more bay area results from abc7 news followed by abc news returning with primetime election coverage at 8:30. remember, you can get up to the
if romney loses ohio, he needs to pick up another big state, right now the romney campaign senses they have momentum with independents and republican enthusiasm can carry them to victory in pennsylvania. bill clinton is headed thereed to -- there today to campaign, obvious sign democrats are not taking chances the president still does maintain a slim lead in pennsylvania. >>> monday night football is going political on this final day of the campaign. both president obama and mitt...
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president obama and mitt romney are crisscrossing critical swing states ahead of tomorrow's election. new polls show the race tighter than ever. t.j. winick is in chicago. >> reporter: a sign of how close the obama campaign believes this could be the president appeared in new hampshire which only has four electoral votes. >> the president: we are no longer relevant, we're props, because what's happened is now the campaign falls on these 25-year-old kids folking on doors, making calls. >> reporter: he was joined by bill clinton who mocked mitt romney's pitch. >> don't pay too much attention to what our solutions are just be pined. look at me, i look like a president. -- and talk like one. and i'm telling you it is all going to be all right if you elect me >> reporter: with one day to go, candidates crisscross battleground states. mitt romney 14 stops in seven states president obama 14 stops in eight states both claim victory is within reach. >> he's hoping we'll settle. americans don't settle, we build, we aspire, we dream, we can do better. >> reporter: romney is making a play for dem
president obama and mitt romney are crisscrossing critical swing states ahead of tomorrow's election. new polls show the race tighter than ever. t.j. winick is in chicago. >> reporter: a sign of how close the obama campaign believes this could be the president appeared in new hampshire which only has four electoral votes. >> the president: we are no longer relevant, we're props, because what's happened is now the campaign falls on these 25-year-old kids folking on doors, making...
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who should be smiling from your numbers - romney or obama? > > from our numbers, governor romney should definitely be smiling. we're seeing a continued deterioration of the small business economy. we're seeing month-over-month hiring continue to fall. we're seeing the average paycheck continue to fall. where we are seeing growth is in temporary or contract workers. > > let's backfill some of the numbers. hiring: what happened there? > > hiring we saw it fall 0.1% month-over-month, and it's clearly down for the year. > > you call it the pay index, but that's essentially what small businesspeople are paying their employees. what happened there? > > the average paycheck fell 0.2%. so, the take-home pay was hurt in the month of october. > > and you had, the last time you were here, there was a trend it seemed like with more and more contractor use. is that continuing? > > it is a continued trend, and we're seeing more and more contractors on the payroll as one of the sort of relief valves given all the uncertainty about the future of the economy.
who should be smiling from your numbers - romney or obama? > > from our numbers, governor romney should definitely be smiling. we're seeing a continued deterioration of the small business economy. we're seeing month-over-month hiring continue to fall. we're seeing the average paycheck continue to fall. where we are seeing growth is in temporary or contract workers. > > let's backfill some of the numbers. hiring: what happened there? > > hiring we saw it fall 0.1%...
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. >> reporter: now the feeling, mitt romney could pull out a win here and we will tell you what both parties will not take for granted. tara moriarty, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> and some polls on the east coast are pulling aunt we are looking at vice-president joseph biden, as they cast their ballots and later this morning they will fly to chicago to watch the returns come in. in yearly budget overnight, they veried in the first presidential election but for the first time it was a tie, 5 for president barack obama and 5 for its romney. according to the registrar, motorcyclist of them vote by male about 44%. he said the 454 ballots mailed out, more than 250,000 have been returned. >>> because the ballot is so complicated they are waiting to the last minutes. >> voters lined up yesterday in florida where there was controversy over the weekend where they waited hours to vote. they have already cast votes, 1.7 million votes have already been casted there. >>> so far they made one last push at a rally in san francisco last night. senator dianne finestein and others force people to
. >> reporter: now the feeling, mitt romney could pull out a win here and we will tell you what both parties will not take for granted. tara moriarty, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> and some polls on the east coast are pulling aunt we are looking at vice-president joseph biden, as they cast their ballots and later this morning they will fly to chicago to watch the returns come in. in yearly budget overnight, they veried in the first presidential election but for the first time...
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this is mitt romney and his wife ann where they spent the night. this is the first time in months that he doesn't have a public event on his schedule. he offered a brief statement after a congratulatory call to president obama. >> i so wish i had hoped to load the country in another direction. the country chose another leader. ann and i join with you to pray for him and this great nation. >> he appeared on stage with his family and he included paul ryan. campaign manager say they under estimated the level of turnouts including young people, latinos and african-american. >> now the nation is waiting for results from florida. this time mechanical failure. long bail and high turnout kept them in line until late last night. ballots are not counted yet. it is not clear who will get the state's 29 electoral votes. it won't change the outcome of the presidential election. >> one thing that played a role in the results is demographic of the voters they are targeting. with continuing election coverage, brian flores is live. we will examine why they didn't v
this is mitt romney and his wife ann where they spent the night. this is the first time in months that he doesn't have a public event on his schedule. he offered a brief statement after a congratulatory call to president obama. >> i so wish i had hoped to load the country in another direction. the country chose another leader. ann and i join with you to pray for him and this great nation. >> he appeared on stage with his family and he included paul ryan. campaign manager say they...
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mitt romney has avoided harsh criticism because of his attacks. >>> because of people already voting they are lined up in maryland. some states are releasing the meat and 41% democrat and 41% republican. >>> there are some new guidelines in place to help immigrants stay in the country even if they commit wanted to stay -- and even if they wanted to be here. >>> he wore a shirt that read, i look illegal and while he didn't talk about it directly he welcomed the illegalness. the maker of the shirt says online orders are flurry willing in. the first two game of the series generated $18 million in tourism. the city is paying for the cleanup trans orthe pacing and the -- rants tort -- transportation and the city is paying for those commutes >> i'm not sure about it but the roads are still definitely wet. >> yes, you will see some slowed traffic as you drive through, but i want to put this on a map, northbound 880, an overturned vehicle minor injuries but you may see some slowed traffic in the area. let's go to see if traffic is moving well and again it is one of those things where you nee
mitt romney has avoided harsh criticism because of his attacks. >>> because of people already voting they are lined up in maryland. some states are releasing the meat and 41% democrat and 41% republican. >>> there are some new guidelines in place to help immigrants stay in the country even if they commit wanted to stay -- and even if they wanted to be here. >>> he wore a shirt that read, i look illegal and while he didn't talk about it directly he welcomed the...
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romney is going. obama is leading in that state as well. look, both of these campaigns are in a death battle going to the final days. after two years it's still a dead heat. the latest poll northerlily shows 48-48 washington post poll. so neither side is giving up and we'll see in the end who's strategy really delivers on election night. will it be obama with that early vote and women latinos? will it be republicans with that enthusiasm they have for romney? it is a drama that has yet to be be unfolded. >> really quickly. we have to talk about super storm sandy. certainly there are things we don't expect. how will that play into it? >> absolutely. sandy i think stalled the momentum that romney had and then you had chris christie, michael bloomberg coming out and supporting obama. i think there is no question it had an impact in the final days. but the fact is, there is still two days left. now you have some of the victims of sandy coming forward still upset, say they have not been dealt with yet. thin
romney is going. obama is leading in that state as well. look, both of these campaigns are in a death battle going to the final days. after two years it's still a dead heat. the latest poll northerlily shows 48-48 washington post poll. so neither side is giving up and we'll see in the end who's strategy really delivers on election night. will it be obama with that early vote and women latinos? will it be republicans with that enthusiasm they have for romney? it is a drama that has yet to be be...
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many say they are sad and disappointed that mitt romney lost. >> i would have loved romney because i don't know. romney was my man. and nothing i could do about it. but obama and i will have to deal with him for another four years. >> mitt romney was not bold enough. he relied on obama losing the election instead of providing a strong enough agenda. >> republicans point to other victories like maintaining the majority in the house of representatives. >> back here in california voters had not passed a tax increase on a statewide proposition since 2004 but this morning governor brown is declaring victory for proposition 30 the education tax. here are the numbers. 54% say yes. 46% say no. that is 100% reporting there. that being said tara moriarty is live in san francisco where voters overwhelmingly supported the measure. tara. >> reporter: good morning. students, teachers, and principal here at mission high school will probably be walking through these doors with an extra pep in their step. this is one of the city's the city's oldest comprehensive high school and it has struggled with
many say they are sad and disappointed that mitt romney lost. >> i would have loved romney because i don't know. romney was my man. and nothing i could do about it. but obama and i will have to deal with him for another four years. >> mitt romney was not bold enough. he relied on obama losing the election instead of providing a strong enough agenda. >> republicans point to other victories like maintaining the majority in the house of representatives. >> back here in...
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mitt romney was doing radio interviews and he said ohio is going to pick the president, as for mitt romney, we are told he will be watching the returns from boston with his kids and grandkids and he said he will know he has left nothing on the field when they come on the stage tonight. pam? >>> thank you for that update from boston, in the meantime president barack obama is here where his election day headquarters are located. in the meantime we will have it coming up in our next hour. >>> meanwhile, vice-president joseph biden and his wife, dr. joe biden cast their votes. later this morning they will fly to join president barack obama and the first lady watch the returns come in tonight. and they will vote by absentee ballot last night. >>> they are deciding whether there will be attacks on soda. >> now if taxes are approved they would be the first of its kind in the country. two other hot button issues in other states are legalizing same sex marriage and also the recreational use of marijuana. washington state, oregon and colorado could become the first states to possession small amounts
mitt romney was doing radio interviews and he said ohio is going to pick the president, as for mitt romney, we are told he will be watching the returns from boston with his kids and grandkids and he said he will know he has left nothing on the field when they come on the stage tonight. pam? >>> thank you for that update from boston, in the meantime president barack obama is here where his election day headquarters are located. in the meantime we will have it coming up in our next hour....
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a rasmussen poll shows romney up by 1. another poll by -- poll by cnn shows both candidates in a tie. >>> thousands of local voters will not be heading to the polls. that's because one of them have already cast their ballots. ktvu brian flores spoke to some of them. >> reporter: good afternoon, tori. i just got the -- i just got off the phone with the directors or -- >> back to the line. >> reporter: voters in the bay area are taking advantage of the relatively shorter lines now. >> it's probably the most important election in a long time. >> it's probably one of the most really really important elections there. >> there's been a big push for early voting. >> because i want to make sure my vote cots because it's very important to get your vote in as soon as possible. >> i wanted to make sure my vote was counted for sure. this is a very important election. >> throughout different counties in the bay area, roughly a quarter have turned in early votes. it's not just the presidential votes. the propositions are hotly contested
a rasmussen poll shows romney up by 1. another poll by -- poll by cnn shows both candidates in a tie. >>> thousands of local voters will not be heading to the polls. that's because one of them have already cast their ballots. ktvu brian flores spoke to some of them. >> reporter: good afternoon, tori. i just got the -- i just got off the phone with the directors or -- >> back to the line. >> reporter: voters in the bay area are taking advantage of the relatively...
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included social security numbers and banking information of police officers and even references to mitt romney's motorcade. the documents appear to have been shred horizontally. instead of vertically allowing lines of text to be read. >>> three people in greece are under arreat the olympia my is he yum. during the robbery, they overpowered a guard and made off with 70 artifacts. one of the men were arrested after trying to sell an ancient gold ring to an undercover officer. they are scheduled to be returned next week. >> if you stop for a piece of pizza in rome, be careful where you eat it. they enforce a new ban where it bans eating near the tourist sites. it is manhattan to protect the historical sites. tourists may be unaware that eat something for bid didn't and fines can be as high as $650. >>> the head of a tabloid has reseed after publishing sun bathing photographs of middleton topless. the former editor of the paper said he decided to step down due to tensions with the shareholders and the owner of the paper. he has been on leave since the pictures were published. >>> south korean rapper
included social security numbers and banking information of police officers and even references to mitt romney's motorcade. the documents appear to have been shred horizontally. instead of vertically allowing lines of text to be read. >>> three people in greece are under arreat the olympia my is he yum. during the robbery, they overpowered a guard and made off with 70 artifacts. one of the men were arrested after trying to sell an ancient gold ring to an undercover officer. they are...
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meanwhile he will have lunch with his former mitt romney. the president would like to discuss mitt romney's ideas for making government efficient. >>> it seems we have a bit of a break but tara is in for sal and fortunately there is an accident in -- unfortunately there is an accident in napa. >>> yes, we also have an accident in the east bay to show you and this is in oakland and 880 northbound, we have a car that is blocking, somebody stalled and somebody else came along so it is a hit-and-run and we will keep an eye on that for you. you can see the traffic is flowing nicely and we have a hi wind in effect and traffic is flowing well in both directions on 280. >>> we are getting a little bit of a break here, we still have very light showers, a little midst to the north, but the front is up here and it is going to move a little slower this time and late tonight into friday, so we have a couple more systems to go. this is a day where you can get a break but in this series, we will take it into sunday and next week look likes a much calmer pa
meanwhile he will have lunch with his former mitt romney. the president would like to discuss mitt romney's ideas for making government efficient. >>> it seems we have a bit of a break but tara is in for sal and fortunately there is an accident in -- unfortunately there is an accident in napa. >>> yes, we also have an accident in the east bay to show you and this is in oakland and 880 northbound, we have a car that is blocking, somebody stalled and somebody else came along so...
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the contender for mitt romney is one last day on the campaign trail in massachusetts. >> thank you, see you guys. >>> mitt romney and his wife ann cast their votes this morning and he then flew to ohio with his running mate ryan. ohio could determine the outcome of the election because it is considered a key battleground state. >> they will decide who the next president will be. we all care very deeply about ohio. >> mitt romney is also heading to pennsylvania for a campaign event in pittsburgh before he returns home to massachusetts later this evening. paul ryan and vice-president joseph biden is on the move with his wife jill and his son beau who is attorney general of delaware. you are looking at a rare event and vice-president joseph biden arrived at the same time ryan was leaving and his plane was parked behind two mitt romney planes in cleveland ohio. earlier paul ryan voted with his wife janet and he also spent time giving his kids a short civic lesson while he was there. after a shortstop ellen the day watching returns in boston at mitt romney headquarters. >>> and there are oth
the contender for mitt romney is one last day on the campaign trail in massachusetts. >> thank you, see you guys. >>> mitt romney and his wife ann cast their votes this morning and he then flew to ohio with his running mate ryan. ohio could determine the outcome of the election because it is considered a key battleground state. >> they will decide who the next president will be. we all care very deeply about ohio. >> mitt romney is also heading to pennsylvania for a...
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romney is also going to be on the campaign trail today. he's going to stop in new hampshire, iowa and colorado today. >>> also happening right now, hundreds of people brave the cool weather overnight for the opening of a new microsoft store, but it wasn't the store many people were waiting for. allie rasmus live this morning at the village with more on why folks were camping out. what's happening. >> reporter: that's right. it's not the store they're waiting for. it's the concert that the store is putting on as part of their grand opening. we're talking about the new microsoft store the at the village of cortomodera. it's several hundred people. the line snaked backing and forth in front of us and goes all the way back around the mall into that area you see back in the shadow where all that music is coming from. we'll show you what it looks like over there. what's going on is the grand opening of the new microsoft store, the third in the bay area. if you ask the people in line, the main reason they're here, most of them will tell you it's
romney is also going to be on the campaign trail today. he's going to stop in new hampshire, iowa and colorado today. >>> also happening right now, hundreds of people brave the cool weather overnight for the opening of a new microsoft store, but it wasn't the store many people were waiting for. allie rasmus live this morning at the village with more on why folks were camping out. what's happening. >> reporter: that's right. it's not the store they're waiting for. it's the concert...
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he has my back and i'm sorry for mitt romney but it's obama. we can't lose. >> what do i want for obama. i want the country to be the great country that it is. >> a few weeks ago i was up in wisconsin, we got wisconsin. last few weeks i've been calling wisconsin and ohio, we got both states. >> obama is winning, he's winning, he's winning. gosh thank you jesus. >> just as you're returning to us live here to chicago. it sound like that video is about to wrap up. this crowd is getting very energized. responding in time to that video that's playing right now. we expect the president to take that stage at any moment. >> and ken yes we've been watching. it was a very short speech from mitt romney. he was very gracious in that speech. obviously not the speech he wanted to make tonight. we're going to see a much different speech from the president. but with the closeness of this race in terms of the popular vote tonight. the challenge now for the president is really to bring this country together. >> reporter: that's true. also to figure out some way
he has my back and i'm sorry for mitt romney but it's obama. we can't lose. >> what do i want for obama. i want the country to be the great country that it is. >> a few weeks ago i was up in wisconsin, we got wisconsin. last few weeks i've been calling wisconsin and ohio, we got both states. >> obama is winning, he's winning, he's winning. gosh thank you jesus. >> just as you're returning to us live here to chicago. it sound like that video is about to wrap up. this...
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. >>> with less than three days until election day both president obama and mitt romney crisscrossed the country in an all out sprint towards the finish line. >> we have almost forgotten what a real recovery looks like and what americans can achieve when we limit government instead of the limiting the dreams of our fellow americans and that is about to change. [ applause ] >> romney ended his day in colorado, but i started across the country in new hampshire and then appeared in iowa and ohio. polls show mitt romney and president obama running neck- and-neck. >> another $5 trillion tax cut that favors the wealthy, not changed. refusing to answer questions about details of your policies until after the election, that has definitely not changed. >> president had some star power, singer john mellencamp and kate walsh opened for him in iowa and singer katy perry appeared. >>> there were long lines of voters in the critical swing state in ohio. president obama's re-election campaign had gone to court to chala plan by ohio to cut back on early voting. supreme court denied ohio's request, h
. >>> with less than three days until election day both president obama and mitt romney crisscrossed the country in an all out sprint towards the finish line. >> we have almost forgotten what a real recovery looks like and what americans can achieve when we limit government instead of the limiting the dreams of our fellow americans and that is about to change. [ applause ] >> romney ended his day in colorado, but i started across the country in new hampshire and then...
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, we just learned a meeting has been set up since the president -- between president obama and mitt romney. we'll tell you when and where. >>> also, the one request san francisco is taking to the federal court ahead offry's big meeting that may decide the fate of gay mare ac-- gay marriage. >>> and a generous move by the as, what they've decided to do with their playoff money. >>> it is coming up on 7:14. the weather is causing major flight delays this morning at sfo. right now some flights are delayed by almost four hours because of the rain and high wind. united express, in fact, canceled 20 flights because of the weather. travelers are being asked to check their flights ahead of time. >>> more problems are surfacing for san jose's church and school. the san jose mercury news says a new lawsuit has been filed against the parish adding a second alleged victim of a former priest. the former priest was already the target of another lawsuit filed last year accusing hill of abusing a former student. >>> 7:14. we have breaking news to tell you about. we just got an e-mail from the white house
, we just learned a meeting has been set up since the president -- between president obama and mitt romney. we'll tell you when and where. >>> also, the one request san francisco is taking to the federal court ahead offry's big meeting that may decide the fate of gay mare ac-- gay marriage. >>> and a generous move by the as, what they've decided to do with their playoff money. >>> it is coming up on 7:14. the weather is causing major flight delays this morning at sfo....
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the romney campaign is making a new play for pennsylvania. scheduling a lot of minute appearance this sunday aides say president obama has been unperforming in pennsylvania the president's camp calls it an act of desperation. some experts say almost all voters have made up their minds but it is tight in a lot of swing states. what do you think the jobs report means? go to facebook.com/abc7news and join that conversation. katie marzullo, abc7 news. >>> 6:36. traffic and weather together, next. here's a live look outside, golden gate bridge, you can see traffic moving in dry roads, meteorologist mike nicco will have the fill forecast. sue will have a look at commute. >>> cal's memorial stadium about to make history. event taking place tonight that has never occurred before in the school's history. >> welcome back. here's a look at emeryville towards san francisco looks clear around the bay. anywhere from 5 to 15° cooler than yesterday morning. mid 40s to 50° when you step out. in the afternoon hours temperatures get closer to average, high cl
the romney campaign is making a new play for pennsylvania. scheduling a lot of minute appearance this sunday aides say president obama has been unperforming in pennsylvania the president's camp calls it an act of desperation. some experts say almost all voters have made up their minds but it is tight in a lot of swing states. what do you think the jobs report means? go to facebook.com/abc7news and join that conversation. katie marzullo, abc7 news. >>> 6:36. traffic and weather...
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tonight romney will appear with paul ryan at a rally in west chester, ohio. they will be joined by many of romney sportiers including speaker of the house john boehner. >>> there is heartbreak for a n family torn apart by sandy. the bodies of two young boys were found in the marsh. coming up the mother says no one answered about her calls for help. >>> well, today is the day many apple fans have been waiting for. delivery of the knew ipad mini. u.s. apple stores will deliver them to people who placed early orders. many placed last week. it's a little more expensive than many expected with a starting price of $329. >>ll ght looks like i might get one. >> i think everyone in my house wants one. >>> let's go see what the roads are like. sal, how does it look? >> on friday it always looks better. doesn't it? >> yeah. >> it does look a little better. it's doing pretty well as you drive around the bay area. it looks very nice. heading out to the mccarthur maze and continuing out to an uncrowded bay bridge toll plaza. trying to get into san francisco it looks pretty
tonight romney will appear with paul ryan at a rally in west chester, ohio. they will be joined by many of romney sportiers including speaker of the house john boehner. >>> there is heartbreak for a n family torn apart by sandy. the bodies of two young boys were found in the marsh. coming up the mother says no one answered about her calls for help. >>> well, today is the day many apple fans have been waiting for. delivery of the knew ipad mini. u.s. apple stores will deliver...
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. >>> republican presidential candidate mitt romney has decided he is not going to take tomorrow off as planned. he will make stops in pennsylvania and ohio. at the end he will be in boston and celebrate the end of his race at the convention center. ktvu's rita williams will bring us updates from there. and in chicago today volunteers supporting the president worked the phones calling people in swing states. president obama campaigned in wisconsin, ohio and iowa. ktvu's 10-p is there and -- ken pritchett is there and will bring us the latest. our coverage begins at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. we will have a team of people tracking results. stay with us on air and on live throughout the night. >>> it was a dramatic rescue that took three hours. crews worked to free two children trapped inside a capsized boat in tomales bay. ktvu's jade hernandez is live where she says family refused to leave the boat. >> reporter: a father refused to leave behind his two trapped children. >> reporter: he showed thus video taken during sunday's rescue. >> the waves are going to hit the boat pretty ha
. >>> republican presidential candidate mitt romney has decided he is not going to take tomorrow off as planned. he will make stops in pennsylvania and ohio. at the end he will be in boston and celebrate the end of his race at the convention center. ktvu's rita williams will bring us updates from there. and in chicago today volunteers supporting the president worked the phones calling people in swing states. president obama campaigned in wisconsin, ohio and iowa. ktvu's 10-p is there...
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. >>> mitt romney was at the white house earlier today for a lunch meeting with president obama. his invitation keeps the promise he made when he declared victory on election night to talk with the gop candidate about areas where they have common interests. the two were to talk over lunch in the white house private dining room. the president's press secretary said the president didn't have any particular agenda, and it was closed to the media. >>> out of service. we were hear when police tested this emergency phone. we'll show you what happened and tell you why this phone is just part of a larger problem. >>> more specifics on when the next storm arrives in your neighborhood and how much rain it will bring. >>> as the dump truck continued forward, it hit nine other vehicles, so 11 vehicles totaled. >> a truck crashed in the east bay. the simple explanation for what caused it. >>> an unusual accident involving a big rig. the truck driver said he had a sneezing fit while behind the wheel. >> he claimed that he had a sneezing fit and unfortunately when you sneeze you close your eyes
. >>> mitt romney was at the white house earlier today for a lunch meeting with president obama. his invitation keeps the promise he made when he declared victory on election night to talk with the gop candidate about areas where they have common interests. the two were to talk over lunch in the white house private dining room. the president's press secretary said the president didn't have any particular agenda, and it was closed to the media. >>> out of service. we were hear...
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newest poll shows president obama with a one points lead overmitt romney. a poll from politico shows the two candidates in a dead heat 48% each. looking to sway undecides candidates moving through -- undecideds candidates moving >> the president: this is not1h just a choice between candidates or two parties it is a choice between two visions for america. >> better days ahead is not based on promises or rhetoric u andaç3ú proven results and unshake able faith of the american spirit. -- >> reporter: both candidates start today in columbus, ohio the stay has chosen the winner in the -- state has chosen the winner in the last 12 presidential elections. the running mates are running around as well, ryan in nevada this morning he campaigned in five states yesterday, vice president biden was in ohio yesterday, saying he thinks president obama has the clear win. >>> we'll be working around the clock to bring you up to the minute results tomorrow, 3 p.m. special edition of abc7 news live reports from the obama and romney campaign headquarters. 3:30, world news, f
newest poll shows president obama with a one points lead overmitt romney. a poll from politico shows the two candidates in a dead heat 48% each. looking to sway undecides candidates moving through -- undecideds candidates moving >> the president: this is not1h just a choice between candidates or two parties it is a choice between two visions for america. >> better days ahead is not based on promises or rhetoric u andaç3ú proven results and unshake able faith of the american...
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that was the work done by the romney family. this was a speech filled with campaign workers, campaign volunteers the president said this is the best campaign team and volunteers in the history of politics after his victory tonight, it may be hard to argue the case other wise. the president said -- tried to lay an optimistic tone. we have a war that ended and a war that will soon end. this was an expensive campaign. as much as the excitement is here tonight, it is worth noting that we have a president returning to office and a senate still being held by the democrat, the house being held by a republican. to think a division in washington where we have seen, a cooperation between those groups over the last four years. the question is moving ahead over the next four years can that gap be bridged. the president suggested that the devastation in the east coast may be a sign that the company can work together, we shall soon see. >> ken, honestly i don't know how you can concentrate or hear yourself think with all of that excitement go
that was the work done by the romney family. this was a speech filled with campaign workers, campaign volunteers the president said this is the best campaign team and volunteers in the history of politics after his victory tonight, it may be hard to argue the case other wise. the president said -- tried to lay an optimistic tone. we have a war that ended and a war that will soon end. this was an expensive campaign. as much as the excitement is here tonight, it is worth noting that we have a...
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we heard a similar sentiment coming from ann romney, the wife of mitt romney. we are so close to the better future we deserve. we just need you to vote. that comment also included a link to one of romney's websites that helps people find out where they can vote. we want to hear from you. you can join the conversation by going to facebook.com/ktvu or on twitter at ktvu. live in the news room for ktvu channel 2 news. >>> we are going to be on all night from local to state to national, we have this election coverage. >>> welcome back to an early edition of channel 2 news at 5:00. >> it's a kick to see people out here. i hope everybody exercises their right to vote. >> vice president joe biden and his wife voted in his home state today. he waited in line with other voters and said it's a great, great honor to be able to vote. >>> casting ballots in indiana, richard murdock triggered outrage when he stated a pregnancy resulting from rape was something god intended. donnely pulled ahead after that controversial remark. these are the first results coming in from south
we heard a similar sentiment coming from ann romney, the wife of mitt romney. we are so close to the better future we deserve. we just need you to vote. that comment also included a link to one of romney's websites that helps people find out where they can vote. we want to hear from you. you can join the conversation by going to facebook.com/ktvu or on twitter at ktvu. live in the news room for ktvu channel 2 news. >>> we are going to be on all night from local to state to national, we...
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mitt romney cast his ballot earlier this morning near his boston area home and mitt romney is headed to campaign stops in offers and headed to pennsylvania before heading home to ohio this evening. we will flare him coming up in the next hour. >>> and they are rallying at san gwen on it -- san gwen on it. here is more on the controversial prop six which is opposed by many law enforcement. >> this is one of those hot button issues many lou enforce -- law enforcement will have to decide. a small group of people are supporting this. now if passed it will repeal the death penalty and give them life without the possibility of parole. they will work while in prison and their wages will be given to crime victims. now with the sheriff's association and even markhors, they say it let's criminals escape justice. >> unless things change, he will not be executed and he may well out live me. >> and they say passing prop 34 will safe them millions of -- save them millions of dollars. some are appealing for the humanity aspect of this. >> we are a great nation, we are setting the trend, people foll
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mitt romney ended up with 57 million. some analysts predicted the president will win the electoral college and mitt romney will win the popular vote. at one point donald trump thought that was the case. . >>> demographics played a huge role. the president received 90% of the african american vote. and 75% of the hispanic vote. jews, asians and white women also gave their support. that made a difference in virginia, florida, colorado and nevada. >> the numbers don't lie. the demographics are changing. they are more and more latinos, asians and republicans are not clicking with those groups. >> mitt romney won more votes from white men, conservatives and older voters. some say the republican party needs to broaden their base and apeal to more -- appeal more people. >>> a flurry of tweets and the president set a new record. the election triggered 31 million tweets. president obama's tweet that read 4 more years was retweeted 700,000 times. president obama tweeted saying we are all in this together, that is how we campaigned
mitt romney ended up with 57 million. some analysts predicted the president will win the electoral college and mitt romney will win the popular vote. at one point donald trump thought that was the case. . >>> demographics played a huge role. the president received 90% of the african american vote. and 75% of the hispanic vote. jews, asians and white women also gave their support. that made a difference in virginia, florida, colorado and nevada. >> the numbers don't lie. the...
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is something that he doesn't blame romney for trying but pennsylvania is not a state where romney has a fighting chance. >> well, i don't think so. david axelrod put it best, pennsylvania is a prayer, not a plan for the romney campaign. it is a state that it will be tighter than it was in 2008 but not a state that is going to be in his column. the data that we have, our internal polling, we are doing well. >> was there a lot of swing states that the democrats are looking at? they are looking at virginia and florida. they say that if the president can take one of those, it makes it a much more difficult road for governor romney as we move through the night. as for the election, they say they expect it to be a long night and they expect to have an answer by sun up tomorrow. we will see. i am tim prichard in chicago. rita williams is coming out. >> well, ken, it is here inside the ballroom where tonight mitt romney is expected to appear if and when we get enough votes to know who will be president the next four years. now, on his campaign plane to boston, tonight this is what the former
is something that he doesn't blame romney for trying but pennsylvania is not a state where romney has a fighting chance. >> well, i don't think so. david axelrod put it best, pennsylvania is a prayer, not a plan for the romney campaign. it is a state that it will be tighter than it was in 2008 but not a state that is going to be in his column. the data that we have, our internal polling, we are doing well. >> was there a lot of swing states that the democrats are looking at? they...
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the florida secretary of state says the president drew 50% of the vote, compared to mitt romney's 49.1%. the difference only 74,000 votes. that margin was enough by state law to avoid an automatic recount. the win in florida gives president obama 3332 electoral college votes and victories in of the 9 swing states. >>> a rights organization held a forum to call for the stop of the secure communities program. the united and defensive image rights coalition says it sends fingerprints to immigration and custom enforcement which leads to deportation. a organizer says because of the program, victims of crime such as domestic violence and robberies are scared to call for help for fear of being deported. >> that's not justices it's not fair. it erodes the trust tathe community has with the police. >> 1734 residents have been deported by s s-com. >>> students who take too long to graduate could face higher fees. body of trustees is set to vote on a graduation incentive fees for super seniors. the fee would be phased in over two years. some students say it's not fair because not all class are off
the florida secretary of state says the president drew 50% of the vote, compared to mitt romney's 49.1%. the difference only 74,000 votes. that margin was enough by state law to avoid an automatic recount. the win in florida gives president obama 3332 electoral college votes and victories in of the 9 swing states. >>> a rights organization held a forum to call for the stop of the secure communities program. the united and defensive image rights coalition says it sends fingerprints to...
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. >>> it is not clear what mitt romney's plans are after losing out his bid for the white house. after watching the election news, he told them, win or lose he wanted to spend time with his family after months on the road. they are refusing to speculate what might be next for him but the former governor is unlikely to disappear from politics completely. >>> they are revealing two things to watch this. marijuana is still illegal under federal laws despite the passage of the two measures. colorado and california is the first state to allow potato for use. oregon has rejected the measure for use. >>> the protest will mark the one year anniversary of occupy cal. students say the money should be used to lower tuition. >>> meantime the proposition 30 said they will resince the $239 fee end cries that will bring increases back to last year's rate. students will be credited or revised. >>> this created the center for degenerative medicine. now they are asking if it has resulted in the stem cell money they have approved. he is a paraplegic and he believes he will walk again but critics sa
. >>> it is not clear what mitt romney's plans are after losing out his bid for the white house. after watching the election news, he told them, win or lose he wanted to spend time with his family after months on the road. they are refusing to speculate what might be next for him but the former governor is unlikely to disappear from politics completely. >>> they are revealing two things to watch this. marijuana is still illegal under federal laws despite the passage of the two...
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while 48% say they are voting for his challenger mitt romney. >>> new at noon community members in an east oakland neighborhood at this hour are celebrating the groundbreaking of a new business center development. the project promises about 100 new jobs for the community and would finally bring a grocery store to the neighborhood. new at noon ktvu's brian flores is at the event in mcought there boulevard in east oakland, good afternoon. >> reporter: hi, good afternoon to you as you can see behind me there is not much besides dirt and construction crews but in less than a year a new grocery store and business development is expected to arise here and give people new jobs and hopefully new hope. >>> just a few minutes ago city officials community members and business leaders held a ceremony of a new grocery store built here, foodco, has broke ground on the super market set to open by 2013. this is the first major some super market set to open here in a long time but getting here has taken a long time but the true importance is the jobs it will create. >> we are most expected about the f
while 48% say they are voting for his challenger mitt romney. >>> new at noon community members in an east oakland neighborhood at this hour are celebrating the groundbreaking of a new business center development. the project promises about 100 new jobs for the community and would finally bring a grocery store to the neighborhood. new at noon ktvu's brian flores is at the event in mcought there boulevard in east oakland, good afternoon. >> reporter: hi, good afternoon to you as...
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what mitt romney faced when he awoke this morning in boston. freezing temperatures, gray skies, the stark reality that his dream of being president was over. we've learned right after romney made his concession speech, he made an unexpected decision to stay overnight at the westin hotel. >> it's a moving target when you work with the secret service. we did not expect the romney family to be staying overnight. >> reporter: his reporters left trying to figure out how the republicans win next time. >> the republican party needs to get they're house in order. stay out of people's private lives. leave women alone. >> reporter: the winner here was boston. the head of the convention and visiter's bureau told us boston came out at least $20 million richer, thanks to the romney campaign. 50 rooms just for his family and staff here. other hotels also at capacity. taxis and restaurants full. even the airports saw double the usual number of private jets. >> boston officials saying having the former governor of massachusetts here on election night was a god
what mitt romney faced when he awoke this morning in boston. freezing temperatures, gray skies, the stark reality that his dream of being president was over. we've learned right after romney made his concession speech, he made an unexpected decision to stay overnight at the westin hotel. >> it's a moving target when you work with the secret service. we did not expect the romney family to be staying overnight. >> reporter: his reporters left trying to figure out how the republicans...
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for mitt romney. heading over to kentucky. no big surprise, it goes to mitt romney and it is an electoral vote and now to south carolina. another one for mitt romney tonight. he wins 90 electoral votes. >> no surprises so far. we want to keep you updated. it has not been declared yet. here is the latest numbers from ohio and president obama is leading mitt romney 58% to 42%. all we don't have the raw numbers but that state is declared for president obama. president obama has won connecticut and we move to the smaller states. only four in rhode island. that goes to president obama and massachusetts that is mitt romney's home state and president obama has won. levy electoral votes. vermont, president obama has won that state. the state of maine has been declared a winner for president obama. this is one of only two states where they actually split up the electoral votes. president obama, we don't know how many of the four votes he has won so we can't say if this is a blue or red state yet. we will get t
for mitt romney. heading over to kentucky. no big surprise, it goes to mitt romney and it is an electoral vote and now to south carolina. another one for mitt romney tonight. he wins 90 electoral votes. >> no surprises so far. we want to keep you updated. it has not been declared yet. here is the latest numbers from ohio and president obama is leading mitt romney 58% to 42%. all we don't have the raw numbers but that state is declared for president obama. president obama has won...
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. >> president obama welcomes mitt romney to the white house for a private lunch today, the first time the two have met since the election. it willful fill a promise mr. obama made during his victory speech. the white house says there is no specific agenda for the meeting, except the president would like to discuss romney's ideas. >>> treasury secretary geithner and a white house aide head to capitol hill today for separate talks on the so-called fiscal cliff. they will discuss how to avert a series of tax increases and spending cuts due to begin in january. there's been little evident progress in talks between the white house and lead gop negotiator, house speaker boehner. >>> if you the past few days wishing you lived somewhere that has power ball, you may get your wish. california may be getting in on the big game, already played in 42 other states. lottery officials meet today and are expected to regulations to join power ball on the heels of staggering jackpot of 579 million dollars. two winners, arizona and misery -- arizona and missouri. >>> 5:36. let's see what is going on with
. >> president obama welcomes mitt romney to the white house for a private lunch today, the first time the two have met since the election. it willful fill a promise mr. obama made during his victory speech. the white house says there is no specific agenda for the meeting, except the president would like to discuss romney's ideas. >>> treasury secretary geithner and a white house aide head to capitol hill today for separate talks on the so-called fiscal cliff. they will discuss...
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>> meantime mitt romney branched out beyond swing states. promising to turn the blue state red on tuesday. more than 20,000 people waited for hours to see the gop nominee. obama is ahead of the keystone state by about five points. they launched television ads over the weekend. pennsylvania offering 20 electoral votes. >>> the vice presidential candidates also offered a choice. >> this is not your ordinary election. >> republican paul ryan campaigned in three states today drawing one of his biggest crowds ever. he criticized president obama for not meeting with republican candidates before. >> we have seen this movie before, massive tax cuts for tháeu. >> reporter: joe biden and his wife jill campaigned in ohio today. in addition to the economy, biden stressed his commitment to women's issues such as authoring the women's against violence act. >>> the outcome of this football game has been predicting the presidential election since 1940 with unusual accuracy. and coming up in just 10 minutes, what the red skins lost today means in the race f
>> meantime mitt romney branched out beyond swing states. promising to turn the blue state red on tuesday. more than 20,000 people waited for hours to see the gop nominee. obama is ahead of the keystone state by about five points. they launched television ads over the weekend. pennsylvania offering 20 electoral votes. >>> the vice presidential candidates also offered a choice. >> this is not your ordinary election. >> republican paul ryan campaigned in three states...
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romney with 52%. the president with 48% but a lot of government contractors, works in the state of virginia so we will have to see how that plays out. >> poll workers getting ready for the polls to close in the next 45 minutes, janet is at voter's office in martinez. how is it looking there? >> reporter: not bad. as people have been coming in as the deadline approaches, clerks, office staff have been say something have been bringing in sample ballots instead of their official mail in ballots and making other mistakes. one woman who tried to cast a vote here. we are seeing more people come in as it gets close to the polls closing. they are dealing with some problems including about a dozen scanners that were jamming had to be replaced. here staff are tallying the vote by mail ballots, more than 50% of voters requested mail in ballots. more than ever before. one group just became citizens this morning and since it's election day they were able to register and vote, a very emotional moment for them. >> a
romney with 52%. the president with 48% but a lot of government contractors, works in the state of virginia so we will have to see how that plays out. >> poll workers getting ready for the polls to close in the next 45 minutes, janet is at voter's office in martinez. how is it looking there? >> reporter: not bad. as people have been coming in as the deadline approaches, clerks, office staff have been say something have been bringing in sample ballots instead of their official mail...